ViewSonic Pjd5234 Projector User Manual

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Connecting Video source devices
You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one 
of the following output sockets:
•HDMI
• Component Video
• S-Video
• Video (composite)
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the 
above!connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. 
The method!you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching 
terminals on both the!projector and the Video source device as described below:
Connecting an HDMI source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused HDMI output 
jacks available:
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the projector to an HDMI source device:
1. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output jack of the HDMI
source device.
2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI jack on the projector.
Te r m i n a l  n a m eTerminal appearanceReferencePicture quality
HDMIHDMI"Connecting an 
HDMI source 
device" on page 14Best
S-VideoS-VIDEO"Connecting an S-
Video source 
device" on page 15Good
VideoVIDEO"Connecting a 
composite Video 
source device" on 
page 16Normal 
						

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Connecting a Component Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component 
Video output sockets available:
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:
1. Take a VGA (D-Sub) to HDTV (RCA) cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type
connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device.
Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets; green to green, blue to
blue, and red to red.
2. Connect the other end of the cable (with a D-Sub type connector) to the COM-
PUTER IN 1 or COMPUTER IN 2 socket on the projector.
Important
• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the 
correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on 
and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected 
correctly.
Connecting an S-Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output 
socket available:
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the projector to an S-Video source device:
1. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output socket of the
Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO socket on the projec-
tor.
Important
• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the 
correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on 
and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected 
correctly.
• If you have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this 
S-Video source device using Component Video connections, you need not connect to 
this device using an S-Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second 
connection of poorer picture quality. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 
14 for details. 
						

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Connecting a composite Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite 
Video output sockets available:
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the projector to a composite Video source device:
1. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of
the!Video source device.
2. Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector.
Important
• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the 
correct video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on 
and operating correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected 
correctly.
• You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component 
Video and S-Video inputs are unavailable for use. See "Connecting Video source 
devices" on page 14 for details. 
						

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Operation
Powering on/off the projector
Powering on the projector:
1. Complete the AC power cord and peripheral signal cable(s) connections.
2. Press   to turn on the projector.
The projector takes a minute or so to warm up. 
• If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for 
approximately 60 seconds before energizing the lamp.
3. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, DVD, etc.).
• If you are connecting multiple sources to the projector simultaneously, press 
SOURCE on the projector or Source on the remote control to select your 
desired signal or press your desired signal key on the remote control.
• If the projector doesn't detect a valid signal, the message 'No Signal' will con-
tinue to be displayed.
• Be sure the Auto Source function in the Settingmenu is On if you want the 
projector to automatically search for the signals.
Warning
• Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes.
• This focal point concentrates high temperature. Do not place any object near it to avoid 
possible fire hazard.
Powering Off the Projector:
1. Press   to turn off the projector lamp. You will see a message "Power off? Press
Power again" appear on the screen.
2. Press   again to confirm.
• When green mode is turned off, the Power LED begins flashing and the projec-
tor has entered stand-by mode.
• When green mode is turned on, the Power LED becomes steady light and the 
projector has entered stand-by mode.
• If you want to turn the projector back on, you must wait until the projector has 
completed the cooling cycle and has entered stand-by mode. Once in stand-by 
mode, simply press    to restart the projector.
3. Disconnect the AC power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
4. Do not turn on the projector right after power off. 
						

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Adjusting the projector height
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot to adjust the image height. To raise or 
lower the image, turn the elevator foot to fine-tune the height.
Note
• To avoid damaging the projector, make sure that the elevator foot is fully retracted 
before placing the projector in its carrying case.
Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus
1. Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring.
2. Adjust the image size by rotating the zoom ring.
Elevator foot
Focus ring Zoom ring 
						

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Adjusting Projection Image Size
Refer to the graphic and table below to determine the screen size and projection 
distance.
.
Note
• Position the projector in a horizontal position; other positions can cause heat build-up 
and damage to the projector.
• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector.
• Do not use the projector in a smoky environment. Smoke residue may build-up on 
critical parts and damage the projector or its performance.
• There is 10%  tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. It is 
recommended that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should 
physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before 
you permanently install it, so as to make allowance for this projector's optical 
characteristics. This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best 
suits your installation location.
Screen size
Diagonal
[inch (cm)]4 : 3 Screen
Projection distance [inch (m)]
Image height 
[inch (cm)]Vertical offset
 [inch (cm)]
(min. zoom) (max. zoom)
40 (102) 62 (1.6) 69 (1.7) 24 (60.96) 3.6 (9.1)
60 (152) 94 (2.4) 103 (2.6) 36 (91.44) 5.4 (13.7)
80 (203) 125 (3.2) 137 (3.5) 48 (121.92) 7.2 (18.2)
100 (254) 156 (4.0) 172 (4.4) 60 (152.4) 9.0 (22.9)
150 (381) 234 (5.9) 257 (6.5) 90 (228.6) 13.5 (34.3)
200 (508) 312 (7.9) 343 (8.7) 120 (304.8) 18.0 (45.7)
250 (635) 390 (9.9) 429 (10.9) 150 (381.0) 22.5 (57.2)
300 (762) 468 (11.9) 515 (13.1) 180 (457.2) 27.0 (68.6)
Maximum zoom
Minimum zoom
Projection distanceCenter of lens Screen
Vertical offset 
						

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Locking control keys
With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settings 
from being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the Panel Key 
Lock is on, no control keys on the projector will operate except   Power.
1. Press Lockon the remote control.
2. A confirmation message is displayed. Select Ye s to
confirm.
To release panel key lock:
1. Press Lockon the remote control or keypad on the
projector.
2. A confirmation message is displayed. Select Ye s to
confirm.
Important
• If you press  Power to turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock, the 
projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on.
• Keys on the remote control are still functional when panel key lock is enabled. 
						

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Setting the presentation timer
The presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you 
achieve better time management when giving presentations. Follow these steps to 
utilize this function:
1. Press Timer on the remote control to access the Presentation Timer menu or go to
theOption > Presentation Timer menu and  press   to display the Presentation
Timer page.
2. Highlight Timer Period and decide the timer period by pressing  / .
3. Press to highlight Display Timer and choose if you want the timer to show up
on the screen by pressing  /  .
4. Press   to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pressing  /
.
Top-Left(Bottom-Left(Top-Right(Bottom-Right
5. Press to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting
direction by pressing 
/.
6. To activate the presentation timer, press / to highlight On and exit the menu.
You will see the message displaying on the screen. 
7. To cancel the timer, go to the Option > Presentation Timer menu and highlight
Off.
SelectionDescription
Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time.
1 Min/2 Min/3 Min  Displays the timer on screen in the last 1/2/3 minute(s).
Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time.
SelectionDescription
Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time.
Count Down Decrease from the preset time to 0. 
						

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Menu operation
The projector has multilingual on-screen display menus that allow you to make image 
adjustments and change a variety of settings.
How to operate
1. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or Menu on the remote control to open the
OSD menu.
2. When OSD is displayed, use  /  to select any feature in the main menu.
3. After selecting the desired main menu item, press   to enter sub-menu for feature
setting.
4. Use  /  to select the desired item and adjust the settings with  / .
5. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or Menu on the remote control, the screen will
return to the main menu.
6. Press MENU/EXIT twice* on the projector or Exit on the remote control to leave
and save the settings.
*The first press leads you back to the main menu and the second press closes the
OSD menu.